"American fitness guru Jack LaLanne died Sunday afternoon at his home in Morro Bay, California, according to his long-time agent, Rick Hersh. He was 96.
The cause, said Hersh, was respiratory failure due to pneumonia. LaLanne had been ill for the past week. His wife, Elaine, was at his side, along with his family and friends, Hersh said. No funeral arrangements were announced, but his agent said plans were being made."


http://www.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/celebri ... k.lalanne/

Wow. I remember seeing that guy from time to time on TV when I was young. He was impressive even then - and he was still way past his prime. A long life that seemed to be well lived. I hope I get that many years.

Probably the first TV health guru. My mother used to watch his shows and exercise in front of the TV. Thought he might make it to 100 but still a long life. RIP

RIP. My wife will be sad when I tell her in the morning. She really liked an old geezer. She has a similar take on life, food and fitness. We bought his juicer and that is one of the very much used appliances in out kitchen. He'll be missed.

You guys should read of his physical accomplishments such as swimming while towing 70 rowboats....on his 70th birthday and many others.

merrill wrote:You guys should read of his physical accomplishments such as swimming while towing 70 rowboats....on his 70th birthday and many others.

Yeah, I remember watching him do some crazy stuff like that.

There is some short footage of the boat pull here, as well as some serious smack talk by a then 92 year old LaLanne:

And this is why people listened to him.

Jesus, look at his guns:

Ok, one more. He is definitely good at fast talk and self promotion. He is 44 here: